Sustainability About

Carbon Management Plan

Carbon Management Plan which sets out how we are going to achieve a 50% reduction on our carbon emissions from a 2009 baseline by 2020.

Environmental Sustainability Strategy

Document sets out a number of challenging targets in key areas to ensure London Metropolitan University becomes a much more environmentally sustainable organisation.

Environmental Sustainability Policy

The University has committed to reduce its environmental impact in our Strategic Plan. The Environmental Sustainability Policy describes the areas the University is targeting.

Environmental Sustainability Programme Board

ESPB oversees and manages the process of developing and implementing the University's Environmental Management System and Carbon Management Plan.

Environmental Sustainability Management Team

ESMT is formed of representatives from across the University to share and implement sustainability ideas and act as a Fairtrade Steering Group.

Space Temperature Policy

The University has developed a Space Temperature Policy which sets out the temperatures we heat our buildings to, the reasons why and relevant legislation.

Travel and Expenses Policy

The Travel and Expenses Policy includes guidance on travel, subsistence, entertainment and hospitality, gifts and other expenses claims.

Drinking Water Policy

The University is committed to increasing the amount of drinking water we provide and is phasing out the use of bottled water.

Fair Trade Policy

London Metropolitan University and Students’ Union commits to be a Fairtrade University.

Sustainable and Ethical Food Policy

Our Sustainable and Ethical Food Policy sets out the University's intention to minimise the impact of its catering operations on the environment and to promote sustainable practices.

Sustainable and Ethical Food Policy SMART Targets

Our Sustainable and Ethical Food Policy SMART Targets monitor our progress against our policy's commitment to minimise the impact of catering operations on the environment.

Ethical Investment Policy

The University is committed to ethical investment. This policy describes the steps the University is taking to ensure that our investments are ethical.

Sustainable Construction and Refurbishment Policy

The aim of this policy is to reduce the environmental impact of our construction and refurbishment projects.

Biodiversity Policy

London Met is committed to the principles of environmental protection and sustainable development with the aim of reducing our environmental impact.

Biodiversity Action Plan

The University's Biodiversity Action Plan ensures that we identify, maintain and enhance biodiversity across our campuses.

Hospitality Policy

Hospitality, food waste

The Hospitality service at London Metropolitan is provided centrally by the Estates Department and is keen to support the University’s objective to reduce food waste.